All my feeders have really gone into action starting today. Lots of
Orioles, Indigo Buntings, Grosbeaks. I had an unusual Male Orchard Oriole
just come in. He seems to be a full adult male, but with a bright yellow
forehead. Not sure if it could be a hybrid or just a younger male holding
onto the yellow. The yellow is bright. There is a photo link below to an
alblum with the Orchard Oriole as the 2nd-3rd photos, if you would like to
look and give an opinion.
I also had a Pine Siskin show up tonight. I thought I briefly heard one
while working in the garden yesterday. On Monday night A Whip-poor-will was
calling in the woods behind my house. They have been there the last few
summers.
http://larryd.smugmug.com/Nature/Birds/Spring-2012-Birds-Mar-Apr-May/21977627_b6Bnmg#!i=1752997003&k=739z8kz
Larry Dau
Boone Co. (Sparks Cemetery area)
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